Chapter 21: Chapter 21 - Alex Father's Decision
The forest, shrouded in twilight's embrace, bore witness to a tragedy of profound proportions.
Alex, once the epitome of strength and power, now stood as a shadow of his former self, his eyes aflame with anger and sorrow.
The relentless pursuit of his precious Sister Lily, had pushed him to the brink of madness. This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com
The pursuers, driven by fear and misguided intent, closed in on Alex and his beloved sister.
But he wouldn't let them harm her, not after everything they had endured.
With a roar that echoed through the ancient trees, he ignited his cultivation, a life's worth of power burning like a beacon of vengeance.
As he lunged at the pursuers, his red eyes reflected not just anger, but infinite sadness, an abyss that threatened to consume him.
Each swing of his fists or blade, every burst of energy, brought pain and despair to those who dared approach.
Amid the chaos, Alex's thoughts raced. He remembered the day Lily was born, her unique 'Chaos Physique' filling their lives with both wonder and trepidation.
Her very presence absorbed mana from the world around her, weakening those nearby.
It was a power she never asked for, one that made her an outcast among their own people.
His thoughts turned to his father, a man who had once been an epitome of strength himself. But despite his power, he couldn't protect his own daughter.
His father, realizing the desperation in his son's eyes, hesitated for a moment. But it was too late.
Alex's life force burned brighter, and the man's eyes widened in shock.
In the end, it didn't matter who they were or what they had once meant to each other. All that remained was a father and son, locked in a battle of wills and power.
And as the flames of Alex's life force consumed him, his father, with a heavy heart, made a choice.
With a swift and deliberate strike, he incapacitated his own son, bringing an end to the violence. The forest fell silent, the echoes of their struggle fading into the night.
In the aftermath, as the fog of battle cleared, the truth remained a bitter pill to swallow. Alex lay unconscious, and his father, standing over him, couldn't help but wonder if he had made the right choice.
Their family, torn apart by powers they couldn't control, faced an uncertain future, one that would forever be marked by tragedy.
As he stood there, overlooking the abyss where his daughter had disappeared, the man whose strength was akin to that of the Immortal King felt a solitary tear escape from his left eye.
In that tear, held the weight of sorrow and the depths of helplessness.
'Forgive this incompetent father, Lily. I hope you will find a better father in your next life, my dear'
The man's once-proud demeanor crumbled, replaced by a profound sense of loss. He had been willing to make difficult choices, believing they were for the best, but now he was left with the haunting realization that he might have lost both his children in the process.
He had been a heavenly figure, capable of feats that could bend the very laws of nature, but in this moment, he was just a father who had failed to protect his own.
His heart ached with the weight of his decisions, and the tears continued to flow as he grappled with the pain of losing his precious daughter.
In that solitary tear, the man's regrets, his love for his children, and his desire for a different outcome were all encapsulated.
The cliff's edge seemed to offer no solace, no answers, only the unforgiving darkness of the abyss below.